ENID, Okla. (Interstat) — Northern Oklahoma-Enid edged Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 79-72 in a men’s junior college basketball game Monday night.

The Jets improved to 7-2 overall, while the Golden Norsemen fell to 4-8. The game was close throughout, with Northern Oklahoma-Enid holding a narrow 39-32 halftime lead. Both teams scored 40 points in the second half, allowing the Jets to maintain their advantage for the home victory. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Northern Oklahoma-Enid with a 76.60 percent probability to win. Key performances fueled the Jets’ win. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Feb. 12 in Miami, Okla.